OT: Buying a Chapman stick

Hey,
One of my best friends/band members is going to take the plunge into the
world
of the Chapman Stick. Any advise? Would there be problems with a used
instrument? Are they impossible to set up? She's also a woman, and has
smaller hands than most men, but she has no problems getting around on a
classical guitar. Could this be an issue? She also is looking for
someone to
give her lessons in the SF bay area. Her email is: schenk@psy.ucsf.edu
Mark Sottilaro